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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,681.91, 2,320.95 and 935.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,681.91, 2,320.95 and 935.86 is: 1,291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,681.91 : 2,320.95 = 935.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,681.91/2,320.95 = 935.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,681.91x = 2,320.95 × 935.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,681.91x = 2,172,078.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,172,078.46/1,681.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.44

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